Cyber Security Training & Education
TCC’s Cyber Security Center has been designated a Center of Academic Excellence for Two-Year Schools (NSA-CAE2Y) by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Cyber security program

Chesapeake Campus

The Chesapeake Campus is the college’s “green” campus, sitting on 69 acres in the heart of Chesapeake. The landscape includes protected wetlands and a tributary of the southern branch of the Elizabeth River. You can enjoy the green space from all buildings, especially the Chesapeake Student Center with glass walls that provide views of the open spaces. Students in the sciences enjoy the living laboratories with wildlife and birds, as well as meandering walking trails. The campus is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Signature programs

Mechatronics

Master the skills needed to thrive in the mechatronics field. You'll learn to operate, maintain and repair “smart” devices and systems that incorporate sensors, actuators, instrumentation, process control and automation.

Automotive

The automotive technology curriculum at the Regional Automotive Center is based on standards set by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)

Interior Design

TCC's Interior Design program is an affordable alternative to expensive private design schools. Learn to create spaces that are practical and inviting, using the latest in computer software and design techniques.

Theatre

On stage or behind the scenes, learn how to bring a production to life in TCC's Theatre program. Participate in fall, spring and the summer Shakespeare in the Grove productions.

Marine & Diesel

Focusing on the repair of semis, marine vessels, construction equipment and other diesel equipment, the curriculum in marine and diesel is also taught at the Regional Automotive Center

Horticulture

The roots of the TCC’s Horticulture program are in science, technology and business, as you learn about intensive plant cultivation for human use

Hello from Interim Provost James Edwards

Welcome to the Chesapeake Campus of Tidewater Community College. Our accomplished and dedicated faculty and staff are eager to support you in achieving your academic goals. As a visitor, prospective or returning student, community partner, returning alumna or alumnus, or as a friend, we invite and welcome you to our community.

Student Center

Student Services

The Office of Student Services is part of your student success team. Your Interim Dean of Students is Kevin McCarthy. He is located in the Pass building, room 153, and his phone number is 757-822-5115.

Financial aid

Parking garage

The Chesapeake Campus Parking Garage offers the college community guaranteed parking in a safe, secure, well-lit structure.

The garage is open Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. If you need to exit the garage after 10:30 p.m., simply pull forward and the gate will lift open. The garage is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.